Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Argentina, Chile
China, Korea
Types
Not available
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Carissa holly
In Hindi
boxberry
Carissa holly plant
In German
boxberry
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
boxberry
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
boxberry
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
boxberry
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
boxberry
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
boxberry
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
Burning
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Aquifoliales
Family
Ericaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Properties of Boxberry and Carissa Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Boxberry and Carissa Holly? We provide you with everything About Boxberry and Carissa Holly. Boxberry doesn't have thorns and Carissa Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Boxberry does not have fragrant flowers. Boxberry has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face and Carissa Holly has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Boxberry and Carissa Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boxberry and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Boxberry and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxberry and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Boxberry and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Boxberry and Carissa Holly
Care of Boxberry and Carissa Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.